Social Welfare

Nonprofit
May 21

Merlo named March of Dimes’ ‘Citizen of the Year’

CVS Caremark Corp. President and CEO Larry Merlo has been named the March of Dimes Rhode Island 2013 “Citizen of the Year” for ongoing support of the March of Dimes mission.

Nonprofit
May 18

R.I. youths honored in D.C. for volunteer work

Marina Palumbo, 17, of East Greenwich and Cody Clarkin, 14, of Charlestown, were recently flown to Washington, D.C., where they were honored for their outstanding volunteer service during the 18th annual presentation of the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.
Nonprofit
May 18

Duffy & Sweeney team run in ‘Gored for Good’

During last month’s “Gored for Good” walk/run, a fundraiser and festival based on the Pamplona Running of the Bulls, more than 20 employees of Duffy & Sweeney and their family members turned out to run, walk and cheer for a good cause.
Nonprofit
May 18

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer

Road races help keep nonprofits running

For cash-strapped nonprofits, there are lots of ways it can pay to hold local races.
Philanthropy
May 17

Free dental clinic to serve 900

The Rhode Island Oral Health Foundation expects to provide free dental services to at least 900 uninsured or underinsured people during a public dental health clinic to be held June 1 and 2.
Nonprofit
May 17

BankRI book drive surpasses goal

During the month of March, Bank Rhode Island was able to collect 2,372 books through a drive held in partnership with Books Are Wings.

Economy
May 17

DD Iced Coffee Day is May 22

On Wednesday, participating Dunkin’ Donuts in Rhode Island and Bristol County, Mass., will donate $1 to Hasbro Children’s Hospital for each cup of iced coffee sold.
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